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Photos show Lake Oroville's dramatic change as it hits 100% capacity

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:30 GMT

(KTXL) — California's record snowfall in winter has been melting and has created a dramatic change in Lake Oroville, filling the reservoir that was recently known for being one of the most affected during the state's drought. California’s second-largest reservoir reaches 100% capacity The lake is California’s second-largest reservoir, and the record snowmelt has pushed the lake to its capacity. A photo from June 2021 shows Lake Oroville at about 38% capacity. In mid-June of 2023, Lake Oroville hit 100% capacity. (Photos by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)According to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, at 100% capacity, the lake has 15,500 surface acres for recreation and 167 miles of shoreline. California’s major reservoirs remain nearly full heading into summer

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 Turbo Premium Plus AWD SUV

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:30 GMT

What is a CX-90? The CX-90 is a new for 2024 midsize SUV built in Hofu, Japan, and is sold in the United States by Mazda. The CX-90 is a new nameplate for the Mazda brand that will replace the current CX-9, and it is on sale right now as a 2024 model.The CX-90 is in the competitive 3 row midsize SUV segment, but it plays by its own rules. Where others emphasize their ability to have child seats in the third row, or have an affinity for dirt, the new Mazda CX-90 is more about sophistication and value.Mazda pricing for the 2024 CX-90 with the Select trim 3.3L Turbo model starts at $39,595. The plug-in hybrid model is $48,820 for the Preferred trim, and the Premium model costs $54,275 with a 3500 pound towing capacity and extra features. The range topping S Premium Plus AWD edition is priced from $60K and up. With its high level of equipment, it saves you from spending any more money.The CX-90 offers 3 power train options: with a 3.3L liter Inline 6 Turbo engine that includes 2 differe...

California abortion access: One year after overturning of Roe v. Wade

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:30 GMT

(KRON) -- In the year since Roe v Wade was overturned, thousands of people have be unable to access abortion in their home states, but how did the decision impact reproductive care in California? The answer is a complicated one. Doctor's medical license suspended after Tesla crash at Devils Slide "There is no question that Planned Parenthood affiliates across California are seeing a steady increase in out-of-state patients," Planned Parenthood spokesperson Jennifer Wonnacott told KRON4. However, those increased numbers don't always tell a full story, since many patients do not share which state they are coming from when seeking care. Researchers learned that more than 25,000 people across the United States were unable to access abortion services as a result of state-level abortion bans in the first 9 months after the Dobbs decision, according to WeCount data shared by the Society of Family Planning. Another 80,000 people faced disruptions or delays in accessing abortion care in t...

Blue Jays OF Springer reaches 2nd place on career list with 55th leadoff home run

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:30 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays outfielder George Springer hit his 55th career leadoff home run in Sunday’s game against Oakland, breaking a tie with Alfonso Soriano and moving him into sole possession of second place on baseball’s all-time list.Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson leads with 81 career leadoff home runs, including a single-season high nine with the Yankees in 1986. Henderson’s 3,081 games played is the fourth-highest total in MLB history.Springer connected off Athletics right-hander Luis Medina’s 1-0 pitch, driving it 392 feet to left. The homer was Springer’s 11th of the season.A four-time All-Star and MVP of the 2017 World Series with Houston, Springer set an Astros single-season record with 12 leadoff home runs in 2019.Sunday’s blast was Springer’s 16th leadoff shot with the Blue Jays, his team since the start of the 2021 season. He set Toronto’s single-season mark for leadoff homers with nine in 2022.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Samsonova, Errani advance at Bad Homburg Open

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:30 GMT

BAD HOMBURG, Germany (AP) — Second-seeded Liudmila Samsonova eased into the second round of the Bad Homburg Open with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Viktoriya Tomova on Sunday.Sara Errani claimed her first tour-level grass-court victory since the 2016 edition of Wimbledon, beating Belgian qualifier Maryna Zanevska 6-2, 6-3.Ninth-seeded Anna Blinkova rallied to beat home favorite Sabine Lisicki 3-6, 6-1, 7-5, and Russian player Evgeniya Rodina beat American Katie Volynets 6-0, 6-4.There were wins too for Alizé Cornet and Rebeka Masarova.___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

UDC unveils statue honoring ‘Grandfather of Black Basketball’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:30 GMT

UDC’s statue at its unveiling. (Courtesy Danard Grays)A statue unveiled at the University of the District of Columbia on Saturday paid homage to a former student credited as the first person to introduce basketball to African Americans.Edwin Bancroft Henderson’s statue was placed just outside the recently renamed Dr. E.B. Henderson Sports Complex at the school’s Van Ness campus. Both highlight Henderson’s roots in UDC and nearby Howard University, his pioneering of physical education programs in Washington’s segregated public schools throughout the early- and mid-1900s and his work to bring basketball to Black populations.His grandson, E.B. Henderson II, spoke at the unveiling Saturday. He said his grandfather worked to bring the game of basketball from Harvard University to his community when he “recognized that it was uniquely adapted to people of the African American race.”“He didn’t learn it just for himself. He learned it to...

Spring Creek wildfire has burned over 200 acres, UCR said

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A wildfire near Parachute, Colorado has burned over 200 acres of land, Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit estimated Sunday.It was first reported at approximately 2 p.m. Saturday on County Road 306, according to Garfield County Sheriff's Office. SUV lands upside down in sinkhole UCR first posted about the fire Saturday when it was actively running and burned an estimated 150 acres.With warm, sunny weather and breezes throughout the state, the fire has since spread.As of Sunday morning, UCR and Grand Valley Fire Protection District were fighting the fire and estimated that it has burned 201 acres with "moderate fire behavior."The Spring Creek wildfire near Parachute, Colorado has burned over 200 acres of land as of Sunday, June 25. The Grand Junction Air Tanker Base flew several planes to help suppress the fire.(Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management)The Spring Creek wildfire near Parachute, Colorado has burned over 200 acres of land as ...

Russian mercenaries' short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for Putin

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:30 GMT

Russian government troops withdrew from the streets of Moscow and people flocked to parks and cafes Sunday following a short-lived revolt by mercenary forces that weakened President Vladimir Putin and raised questions about his ability to wage war in Ukraine.The march on the capital by Wagner troops led by Yevgeny Prigozhin and the late-night deal that eventually halted it severely dented Putin’s reputation as a leader who is willing to ruthlessly punish anyone who challenges his authority. That may open the door for others who are unhappy with Putin’s two-decade grip on power, especially after his ill-fated invasion of Ukraine.Under terms of the agreement, Prigozhin will go into exile in Belarus but will not face prosecution and his forces won't either. Neither Putin nor Prigozhin has been heard from since the deal, brokered by Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko, was announced Saturday night. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken described the weekend’s events as “extraord...

Ticker: Feds probing Ford Explorer recall; Comcast to expand in-office work

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:30 GMT

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a Ford Motor Co. recall of more than a quarter-million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. after receiving complaints about repairs intended to prevent the vehicles from unexpectedly rolling away even while placed in park.The problem, ascribed to fractures of a rear axle mounting bolt that could lead the drive shaft to disconnect, was addressed by a Ford software update designed to apply the electronic parking brake if the drive shaft failed, the agency said. But according to two complaints from vehicle owners, their SUVs behaved erratically following the repair.In one of those cases, the Explorer would reportedly slam to a complete stop at speeds of up to 30 or 40 miles per hour. In the other, it would reportedly lurch into motion while the driver was attempting to disengage the electronic brake. No injuries were reported in these cases.A Ford representative said the company is working with the NHTSA on the matter.Comcast to...

Record rainfall may set up banner wine year for California

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:30 GMT

NAPA, Calif. — As sunlight spilled into California’s famed Napa Valley on a summer day, rows of wine grapes reflected the benefits of this winter’s record rainfall.California has more than 960 square miles of vineyards dedicated to the wine industry, perhaps none as iconic as those growing in Napa Valley just north of San Francisco.This year, wine grapes are thriving after record winter rainfall in California, but cool days of spring that have carried into summer are threatening to keep the grapes from ripening. The longer the fruit has to stay on the vine the more exposed it is to possible wildfires in the fall and rain in early winter.The state’s normally bountiful wine grape harvest had been hindered in recent years by a combination of drought and wildfires.California growers reported $600 million worth of grapes lost to smoke damage after the 2020 fire season, the office of U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla said. California’s wine industry generates $170.5 billion a...